A 30-year-old man and his partner traveled across the country to visit her family for Christmas. Despite his recent serious back injury, they made the trip, but little did they know that their sleeping arrangements would cause a family meltdown. The man's partner's parents, who are very traditional, refused to let the unmarried couple sleep in the same room. This led to the man sleeping in the basement on an old, uncomfortable twin mattress, which aggravated his injury. After a sleepless, painful night, the couple decided to get a hotel room, but this decision didn't sit well with the mother, leading to an emotional confrontation.
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Summary: Hotel Stay Sparks Family Drama 🎭
A man with a serious back injury and his partner visit her family for Christmas. The traditional parents refuse to let the unmarried couple share a room, forcing the man to sleep on an old, uncomfortable twin mattress in the basement. After a painful night, they decide to get a hotel room, but the mother freaks out and spends the night crying. The next morning, the mother is passive-aggressive, and the couple leaves for the airport, looking forward to getting back home. Share your thoughts and reactions below! 👇
Partner's mom tries to manipulate, but OP and partner stand firm 💪
eaca02124 | eaca02124
Unmarried couple sleeping separately is outdated. NTA for respecting rules.
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Putting yourself first is not selfish. Enjoy your trip! ☕
probably-maybe-idk | probably-maybe-idk
Injured man leaves in-laws' house for hotel, gets support 🏨
Catatomical | Catatomical
Old twin mattress causes family drama 😱💔
BBMcBeadle | BBMcBeadle
Partner's parents stuck in 1950, NTA for sharing bed 😊
EveningJellyfish1 | EveningJellyfish1
Stand your ground and sleep tight 😏
janewilson90 | janewilson90
Partner's controlling mom tries to separate couple, but they prevail 👏
dreamingzombie | dreamingzombie
Navigating family dynamics can be tough 😢
CoffeeNotBombs | CoffeeNotBombs
Don't let a bad host ruin your stay 😊
loginorregister9 | loginorregister9
NTA guest criticized for sharing bed, shuts down judgmental FSIL.
ohsogreen | ohsogreen
Don't let the MIL control your relationship 💪🏻
TATastyFood | TATastyFood
dart1126 | dart1126
Choosing a hotel over family's house? NTA, reflect on treatment 😊
SpectacularTurtle | SpectacularTurtle
Book separate rooms to avoid family drama 🙌
4682458 | 4682458
Staying at a hotel causes family drama. NTA for prioritizing health 🚨
Secure-Passenger-517 | Secure-Passenger-517
Injured man chooses hotel over family, sparks drama. NTA.
Short_Razzmatazz_376 | Short_Razzmatazz_376
Respectful guest denied proper sleep, drama ensues 😕
narnarqueen | narnarqueen
MIL drama at 30s? NTA says it's time to grow up 👍
bistromike76 | bistromike76
Hotel guest defends himself against family's unreasonable rules 😎
NyotaHikaru | NyotaHikaru
Guest stands up to manipulative bully mother-in-law over bed choice 👏
AndStillShePersisted | AndStillShePersisted
MIL's unwelcoming behavior backfires on her. NTA wins the prize 🎉
jimmy6677 | jimmy6677
Stay comfy and book a hotel room! 🏨
Temporary-Bag4248 | Temporary-Bag4248
Twin bed drama: Was it deliberate? NTA 😱
nerdgirl71 | nerdgirl71
Unmarried couples deserve privacy and respect. NTA.
Oscars_Grouch | Oscars_Grouch
Setting boundaries for your health is NTA 👍
Lysayer | Lysayer
Breaking free from conservative parents' control: NTA wins!
KnightofForestsWild | KnightofForestsWild
Don't compromise your health for politeness. 💪🏻
Maoricitizen | Maoricitizen
Family drama over hotel stay, but commenter is not at fault 😊
Direct-Plum-3558 | Direct-Plum-3558
Hotel stay causes family drama, but NTA for seeking comfort 😉
WhatWhoWhynow | WhatWhoWhynow
Uncomfortable basement stay leads to family drama. 😱
CinnamonBlue | CinnamonBlue
Encouraging response to family drama with positive advice 👍
Conscious_Caramel614 | Conscious_Caramel614
NTA calls out hotel for providing uncomfortable and unsanitary beds 😑
Special-Cat7540 | Special-Cat7540
Respectful NTA seeks relief from back pain at hotel 🙌
SouthernGentATL | SouthernGentATL
Book a hotel for privacy and avoid family drama 😉
Common_Shoe_4634 | Common_Shoe_4634
Compassionate response to conservative family drama 🙌
MsLuciferM | MsLuciferM
Provide a comfortable bed for guests! 🛏
CrochetBeth | CrochetBeth
No back pain, no problem! NTA for hotel stay.
BarAlone4092 | BarAlone4092
Sleep is essential! Don't let anyone guilt trip you 😴
Whoreson_Welles | Whoreson_Welles
Commenter defends man, calls out controlling family member 👏
Syrinx221 | Syrinx221
Commenter sympathizes with man's family drama, predicts worse to come 😱
Melzilla79 | Melzilla79
Commenter calls out outdated traditions, suggests sarcastic solution.
Profitsofdooom | Profitsofdooom
Sleeping arrangements cause drama, but OP is NTA 😊
MommaGuy | MommaGuy
Distance is a blessing. NTA for avoiding family drama. 🙌
mlad627 | mlad627
Sleeping arrangements cause family drama. NTA wins this round!
spaceygracie12 | spaceygracie12
Overbearing mother prioritizes daughter's virginity over guest's comfort. NTA 👍
bettytomatoes | bettytomatoes
Partner's mother's accommodations didn't work out, NTA for making arrangements.
rosered936 | rosered936
Man seeks alternative accommodation after family dispute over sleeping arrangements
KingJacoPax | KingJacoPax
Partner's mother disapproves of hotel stay, but NTA for prioritizing comfort 😊
SinaSpacetoaster | SinaSpacetoaster
Age doesn't always equal maturity 🤷♂️
dmjhawk10 | dmjhawk10
Prioritizing physical well-being over hurt feelings. NTA 👍
Anne_0nymous | Anne_0nymous
Partner's family judges and refuses to accommodate back injury, NTA 👍
jennyladie94 | jennyladie94
Injured man gets kicked out of bed, gets hotel. NTA.
SubRedditLurker08 | SubRedditLurker08
Standing up for health and calling out toxic patriarchy 👏
initiatefailure | initiatefailure
Hotel stay to avoid in-laws' gross house sparks drama. NTA.
monkey_trumpets | monkey_trumpets
Choosing a comfortable hotel bed can avoid family drama 😉
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Guest complains about uncomfortable bed, in-laws passive-aggressive. NTA
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Sleepless nights at in-laws' house? NTA for getting hotel 👍
WinEquivalent4069 | WinEquivalent4069
Comfortable bed is a must for chronic pain patients. NTA 👍
lapetitlis | lapetitlis
Solo hotel stay causes family drama, commenter says NTA 😊
FollowingLumpy187 | FollowingLumpy187
NTA comment receives no replies 😕
flyingdonkey6058 | flyingdonkey6058
Parent's childish power trip over grown adults 😱
Beautiful_mistakes | Beautiful_mistakes
Parents overreact to 30yo child having sex. NTA 👏
littleln | littleln
Taking control of your own health - NTA comment
sonzpf | sonzpf
Partner's mom tries to control, shame, and guilt-trip. NTA.
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Encouraging comment receives love in the replies ♥
Vedis-4444 | Vedis-4444
Prioritizing health over MIL relationship 👍
Ghost_Gaming244 | Ghost_Gaming244